| Dick Green Branch | rises in S Watauga County and flows N into Middle Fork [South Fork New River]. Named for a farmer in the area. |
| Dickens | community in E Franklin County. Alt. 250. Settled about 1892. Named for T. H. Dickens, first postmaster. |
| Dickens Creek | rises in W Granville County and flows SW into Knap of Reeds Creek. |
| Dickerson | community in E Granville County. Named for A. J. Dickerson, who gave land for the railroad right-of-way and depot. |
| Dickey Branch | rises in SW Cherokee County and flows SE into Nottely River. |
| Dickey Mountain | SW Cherokee County, extends NE from Rapier Mill Creek to Dickey Branch. |
| Dickey Top | peak on Dickey Mountain, SW Cherokee County. |
| Dickinson | community in central Harnett County served by post office, 1888-1903. |
| Dickinson Clearwater Branch | rises in NE Brunswick County and flows E into the Cape Fear River. |
| Dickinson's Branch | rises in S Wilson County and flows E into Contentnea Creek. |